Operation
1.
Operate the product only in daylight or in good artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating the product in wet grass. If you must use the product in wet grass, take additional
precautions to avoi
d slipping.
3.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
4.
Walk, never run when using the machine.
5.
Always work across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
7.
Do not operate the product on steep slopes.
8.
Turn off the machine and use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
9.
Stop the tines if the product has to be tilted for transportation. Do not operate the tines when
crossing surfaces ot
her than grass, and when transporting the product to and from the working
area.
10.
Never operate the product with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass c
atchers, in place.
11.
Switch on the motor carefully according to the instructions and with your feet well away from the
tine(s).
12.
Do not tilt the product when switching on the motor, except if the product has to be tilted for starting.
In this c
ase, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from
the operator.
13.
Do not start the motor when standing in front of the discharge opening.
14.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
15.
Never pick up or carry the product while the motor is running.
16.
Stop the motor and disconnect the product from the power supply:
a.
Before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge opening.
b.
Before checking, cleaning or working on the product.
c.
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the product for damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating t
he product.
d.
If the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
e.
Whenever you leave the product.
17.
Never use the scarifier without the grass catcher bag securely fitted.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in a safe working
condition.
2.
Allow the product to cool before storing in any enclosure.
3.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
4.
Examine the product regularly and replace worn or damaged parts to ensure safe use.
Additional safety warnings
1.
Warning! Beware of sharp tines. The tines may continue to rotate after the motor is
switched off.
2.
Do not use the product if the cords are damaged or worn.
3.
Do not connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is
disconnected fr
om the supply. A damaged cord can lead to electrocution.
4.
Keep extension cords away from the tines. The tines can cause damage to the cords
and lead to c
ontact with live parts.
5.
If operating a garden power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (
RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock but does not eli
minate it entirely, it is not recommended to use the tool in damp
conditions.
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